1 Developing & Maintaining Skills in the Explosives Sector in the UK Prof Jacqueline Akhavan Cranfield University, UK Defence Academy, Shrivenham, UK

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Developing & Maintaining Skills in the Explosives Sector in the UK

Prof Jacqueline AkhavanCranfield University, UK Defence Academy,

Shrivenham, UK

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Agenda

Occupational Standards Qualifications Education & Training

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Work in the UK

Occupational map Functional map Competencies drafted and edited Competencies validated Awarding body Qualifications designed Launch of NVQs

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Occupational Map Special effects Quarrying Mining Fireworks Oil & gas Escape mechanisms Demolition/construction Seismology Armed Forces

EOD/IED disposal Avalanche control Motor industry Research/testing Training/education Transport and logistics Defence manufacturing Police Forensics Fire

prevention/firefighting

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Sector Manage Supervise

Technical Operate Other Total

Armed forces

4841 5410 2921 27,884 2 41,058

MoD 412 274 358 548 1,592

DSTL 17 46 15 152 16 246

QinetiQ 138 120 178 237 65 738

Air bags (255,000), transport and storage (367,000), disposal, defence manufacturing, quarrying, fireworks etc

632,508

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Work in the UK


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Functional MapLEVEL 1 – 12 KEY ROLES

1. Research, design and development 2. Safety management3. Test and evaluation4. Manufacture5. Maintenance6. Procurement7. Storage8. Transport

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Functional MapLEVEL 1 – 12 KEY ROLES

9. Engineering and entertainment10. Enable the public and armed services

to continue their regular activities in peace and war by controlling and removing munition threats

11. Disposal12. Generic

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1 .1 C rea te C om p lex S p ec ifica tion fo r E xp los ives S u b tan ces / A rtic les

1 .2 C rea te S p ec ifica tion

1 .3 G ath er & In te rp re t In fo rm ation

1 .4 .1 G ath er an d In te rp re t In fo rm ation

1 .4 .2 In te rp re t & P resen t

1 .4 P rep are R esearch P rog ram m e

1 .4 2 .1 E s tab lish Tes tin g R eq u irem en ts

1 .4 2 .1 P rep are fo r Tes tin g

1 .4 2 .3 P rep are Tes t S am p les

1 .4 2 .4 C on d u c t R ou tin e Tes ts

1 .4 2 .5 R ecord Tes t R esu lts

1 .4 2 C arry ou t Tes tin g O p era tion s

1 .R esearch & D eve lop E xp los ive S u b s tan ces & A rtic les

Functional Map

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

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Competencies

Criteria - You need to …….. Knowledge - You need to know and

understand ………… Context – in the environment the text

is to be carried out

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CompetenciesExample - Driving a car

Criteria - You need to drive a car Knowledge - You need to know and

understand the rules and regulations of the road

Context – you need to drive in rain, snow, fog and dry conditions

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1 .1 C rea te C om p lex S p ec ifica tion fo r E xp los ives S u b tan ces / A rtic les

1 .2 C rea te S p ec ifica tion

1 .3 G ath er & In te rp re t In fo rm ation

1 .4 .1 G ath er an d In te rp re t In fo rm ation

1 .4 .2 In te rp re t & P resen t






1 .4 2 .5 R ecord Tes t R esu lts


1 .R esearch & D eve lop E xp los ive S u b s tan ces & A rtic les

Functional Map

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

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1 .1 C rea te C om p lex S p ec ifica tion fo r E xp los ives S u b tan c es / A rt ic les

1 .2 C rea te S p ec ific a tion

1 .3 G a th er & In te rp re t In fo rm ation

1 .4 .1 G a th er an d In te rp re t In fo rm ation

1 .4 .2 In te rp re t & P res en t






1 .4 2 .5 R ec ord Tes t R esu lts


1 .R esearc h & D eve lop E xp los ive S u b s tan c es & A rt ic les

Functional Map

Level 2

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Criteria – You need to:1. identify or confirm accurately the customer’s

underlying needs 2. assess objectively the feasibility of the

customer’s requirement3. determine objectively the best methods by

which these needs can be addressed

Unit 1.1 - Create the complex specification for Unit 1.1 - Create the complex specification for explosives substances/articlesexplosives substances/articles

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Knowledge – You need to know and understand:1. your organization’s strategic and operational

policies and objectives2. how to carry out a feasibility study3. how to establish appropriate success criteria4. alternative options for meeting the customer’s

needs


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ContextsCustomer requirements: where a complex detailed technical requirement is provided; where a general description of requirements is providedConstraints: resource limitations; possible conflicts of interestSolutions for addressing customer needs: existing; adaptations to existing solutions; novel


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Unit 1.1Create the complex specification for explosives substances/articlesspecification for explosives substances/articles

ContextsRequirements: where a complex detailed technical requirement is provided; where a general requirement is providedConstraints: resource limitations; possible conflicts of interestSolutions for addressing needs: existing; adaptations to existing solutions; novel solutions

Performance CriteriaYou need to:a.i. work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, legislation and guidelinesb.ii. identify or confirm accurately the underlying needs of the customerc.assess objectively the feasibility of the customer’s requirementd.iii, determine objectively the best methods by which these needs can be addressed e.iv. explain fully and clearly to the customer, and any other relevant people, the basis for any decisions f.v. identify accurately any operational constraints that could affect the research and development of the explosive substance and/or articlevi. provide relevant advice to the customer, expressed in a way that meets their requirementsa.alert the customer promptly to any additional information or implications that may be in their best interestsb.consult others who may be affected, and build their feedback into your specificationc.create a specification that clearly addresses all the customer’s requirements and your success criteriad.create a clear and concise specification that contains sufficient detail to enable research planning to take placee.confirm the customer’s level of satisfaction, and use the information to make further improvementsf.maintain the requirements of confidentiality at all times

Knowledge RequirementsYou need to know and understand:i.i. the health, safety and environmental and other statutory legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures governing explosives, and their implications for your area of workii.ii. the relevance of personal protective equipment (PPE)iii.iii. the nature, characteristics, hazards and risks of the explosive substances and/or articlesiv.iv. the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned eventv.v. your organisation’s strategic and operational policies and objectivesvi.vi. how to carry out a feasibility studyvii.vii. how to establish success criteriaviii.alternative options for meeting the customer’s needs ix.the underlying needs of the customer’s requirementsx.when and how to challenge a customer’s briefxi.when and how to advise a customer to pursue a different course of actionxii.the constraints that may affect your decisions and plans xiii.your own level of authority, and that of others with whom you workxiv.the requirements of confidentiality

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Competencies

440 competencies have been written They can be found at http://www.ukstandards.org/

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Work in the UK

Occupational map Functional map Competencies drafted and edited Competencies validated Awarding body appointed Qualifications designed Launch of NVQs

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Validation Industries in UK Leafields QinetiQ MoD Cranfield

University MBDA AWE Army

BAE Systems Insys Royal Air Force Royal Navy Skyburst Fireworks Offshore Merseyside Fire &

Rescue

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Validation

Validation took place in March 2005 11 validation trials at 54 sites Standards validated in UK by April

2005

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The Qualifications Curriculum Authority (QCA) is the awarding body in the UK and in December 2005 they endorsed these competencies.

Awarding Body

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Qualifications Design

Operator

Supervisor

Manager

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24 National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) were developed for workers in the explosives sector from operator to manager.


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Key Role Description NVQ level

Research, Design and Development

Research into Explosive Substances and/or Articles

Level 4

Design and/or Development of Explosive Substances and/or Articles

Level 4

Research, Design and Development of Explosive Substances and/or Articles

Level 3

Safety Management

Explosives Safety Management and/or Advice and/or Regulation

Level 4

Test & Evaluation Test and Evaluation Management of Explosive Substances and/or Articles

Level 4

Test and Evaluation Supervision of Explosive Substances and/or Articles

Level 3

Test and Evaluation Operations of Explosive Substances and/or Articles

Level 2


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Manufacture Explosive Substances and Articles Manufacturing Management

Level 4

Explosive Substances and Articles Manufacturing Supervision

Level 3

Explosive Substances and Articles Manufacturing Operations

Level 2

Maintenance Explosives Maintenance Management Level 4

Explosives Maintenance Supervision Level 3

Explosives Maintenance Operations Level 2

Procurement Explosive Substances and/or Articles Procurement Management

Level 4

Explosive Substances and Articles Procurement Level 3

Explosives Road Transport Operations Level 2


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Storage Explosives Storage Management Level 4

Explosives Storage Supervision Level 3

Explosives Storage Operations Level 2

Transport Explosives Transport Supervision Level 3

Explosives Road Transport Operations Level 2


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Launch of NVQs16th May 2006

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Work to be done in EUExcert by UK partner

Validate competencies Design EU qualifications Create on-line educational material Exchange of students and workers Create glossary

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1 Developing & Maintaining Skills in the Explosives Sector in the UK Prof Jacqueline Akhavan Cranfield University, UK Defence Academy, Shrivenham, UK